CVD is not part of the Chinese Embassy, and you can get your visa direct from the embassy cheaper on the slow service. However, CVD will minimise errors and common pitfalls and get you your visa in the shortest time possible. And we'll return it to you by courier or Royal Mail Special Delivery - included in the price!Downloading the application form is free (click here or below)

CHINESE FAMILY VISIT VISAS - Q VISA

Q1 visa - Single entry for stays of over 180 days;
Q2 visa - Single / Double entry for stays of less than 180 days.

This is what you should apply for if you are going to visit Chinese family in China (who have a Chinese passport or permanent residence). The advantage of these visas over a Tourist L visa is that you can get a longer stay with the right documentation. For a Q1 visa (stay over 180 days), the relative(s) to be visited are limited to your spouse, parent, mother and father in law, sons and daughters, son and daughter in laws, siblings, grandparents and grandchildren. Q2 is less restrictive.